Now that MICHELIN released the MICHELIN Guide Florida, things have gotten even more marvelous during Magical Dining in Orlando. Not only can you dine at some of the best restaurants around town at a fraction of the price, you can now experience Magical Dining at Michelin Restaurants in Orlando. We're sharing the Orlando restaurants featured in the latest MICHELIN guide that also participate in Magical Dining!
Keep reading to see which MICHELIN Guide restaurants are offering Magical Dining menus, and details on this special experience.
Understanding the MICHELIN Guide
As defined on its website, “a MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. We take into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.”
Here’s some food for thought… The MICHELIN Guide was created as a business strategy for the tire making company. MICHELIN wanted to steer consumers toward more hotels and restaurants in hopes that customers would drive more miles. Consequently, tires would wear out faster and, thus, increase tire sales. Restaurants were first honored back in 1926 and, of course, the MICHELIN Guide has shifted gears quite a bit to the delight of foodies. Now, nearly a century later, the annual MICHELIN Guide is revered as the legit authority of identifying superior restaurants, including romantic spots that are worth the drive.
Here’s the MICHELIN star distinctions:
- One MICHELIN Star: Awarded to eateries using top quality ingredients, where dishes with distinct flavors are prepared to a consistently high standard.
- Two MICHELIN Stars: Bestowed when the personality and talent of the chef are evident in their expertly crafted dishes; their food is refined and inspired.
- Three MICHELIN Stars: Presented for the superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession; their cooking is elevated to an art form and some of their dishes are destined to become classics.
MICHELIN’s Other (Less Prestigious) Mentions:
- Bib Gourmand (aka the MICHELIN Man): The proper name of MICHELIN’s mascot is Bibendum, or Bib for short. “Bibs” are given to establishments that offer “good quality and good value.”
- MICHELIN Recommended: This means that the restaurant cuisine is above average, exemplified by quality ingredients that are well-cooked.
Magical Dining at Orlando’s MICHELIN Restaurants
Magical Dining is Friday, Aug. 15 through Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. This annual celebration of Orlando eateries offers a three-course, prix fixe menu for just $40 per person, and an upper tier for $60 per person.
- AVA MediterrAegean ($60)
- BACAN ($60)
- Bar Kada ($40)
- Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen ($60)
- Kabooki Sushi (East Colonial location) ($40)
- Kaya ($40)
- Nami ($60)
- Otto’s High Dive ($40)
- Ravello ($60)
- The Pinery ($40)
- The Ravenous Pig ($40)
- Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen ($40)
2025 Menus
AVA MediterrAegean ($60)
Appetizers
Crispy Zucchini
tempura squash blossom, tzatziki
Flambéed Cyprus Halloumi Cheese
lemon marmalade, sesame, local Petal Honey Co.
Salata Horiatiki
PDO aged feta, campari tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, Greek mountain oregano, kalamata olive
Tuna Tartare
yellowfin tuna, Mediterranean condiments, mint, dill oil, lemon
Main Course
Shrimp & Eggplant Rigatoni
spicy tomato sauce, garlic, basil emulsion
7oz Hanger Steak
charred eggplant mousseline, sundried tomato
Fileto Solomou
seared faroe island salmon, faro tabbouleh, romanesco cauliflower, pomegranate, white balsamic avgolemono
Dessert
Sorbet & Ice Cream
2 scoops daily selection
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Melopita
bourbon vanilla, raspberry coulis, lime zest
BACÁN ($60)
Appetizers
Farm Harvest
pepita butter, sherry vinaigrette, local greens, and vegetables
Hamachi
tamarind papaya, caviar, passion fruit nuoc cham
Charred Octopus
smoked feta, argentinian chimichurri, aji amarillo
Main Course
Truffle Chicken
crispy chicken quarter, salsa brava
Florida Snapper
guyanese curry, mofongo, mojo, fennel
Carne Asada
6oz filet, mole verde, sherry reduction
Dessert
Churros
idiazabal cheese, truffle honey, citrus namelaka, stone fruit
Citrus Tres Leches
annatto chiffon, orange blossom ganache, grain crumble
Cafe En La Niebla
Dominican chocolate brownie, galletas de la abuela, mole caviar
Bar Kada ($40)
Appetizers
Seasonal Sashimi
seasonal catch, coconut, fresno
Patatas Bravas
Idaho potatoes, lemon-togashari aioli
Summer Melon Salad
udon, honeydew, cantaloupe, fresno, ginger
Main Course
Chili Garlic Shrimp Noodles
local rock shrimp, chili soy, bok choy
Binchotan Short Rib
shio, white miso, turnip
Catch of the Day
ponzu beurre blanc, bok choy
Dessert
Sake Lees Ice Cream
nigiri lees, seasonal fruit
Mochi Cake
golden sesame miso, rice crumble
Popcorn Ice Cream
pound cake, seasonal fruit, yuzu cream
Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen ($60)
Goat Cheese Brûlée
nasturtium salad, seasonal fruit, pine nut
Seasonal Ceviche
aguachile, avocado, red onions, Cilantro
Spiney Lobster Bisque
pineapple lobster salad, datil oil
Main Course
Key West Mojo Chicken
key lime mojo, cilantro lime coconut rice, cuban style black beans
Red Grouper
garlic haricot verts, pineapple & saffron coconut cream, fried plantain crown
Rabo Encendido
sweet plantain puree, cuban style braised oxtail, pickled onion
DESSERT
Coconut Pannacota
mango foam, coconut ginger streusel
Dulce de leche Crème Brûlée
dark chocolate biscotti, exotic coulis, espresso soil
Tres Leches Tiramisu
raspberry gel, candied pistachios
Kabooki Sushi East Orlando ($40)
Appetizers
Wagyu Carpaccio
pickled shallots, fried capers, arugula, shiitake crema, finished with maldon mushroom salt and olive oil
Tiger Cream
king salmon, berry jam, yuzu crema friache, basil oil, yuzu kosho, serrani peppers
Hamachi Carpaccio
Japanese yellowtail, yuzu tobiko, ponzu, kaffir lime oil, yuzu kosho, serrano peppers
Main Course
Hand roll
do it yourself handroll set featuring 7 premium selection of dry-aged fishes
Berkwood St. Louis Sticky Ribs
braised then crispy tempura, tossed in smoked chili hoisin sauce
Two Makimono
pick two rolls: tom yum, ghost, Hawaiian x.o, booki booki
Dessert
C4
chocolate lava cake with dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache sauce
Mochi Trio
chef's choice of mochi ice cream
Matcha Tiramisu
lady finger biscuits soaked in matcha, matcha mascarpone cheese, matcha powder
Kaya ($40)
Tuna Kinilaw
Hawaiian Big Eye tuna ceviche, coconut leche de tigre, seasonal fruit
Filipino Ceasar Salad
frog song greens, tinapa aioli, pandesal crumble, kalamansi
Lumpiang Shanghai
pork & chicken spring rolls, hibiscus sweet chili sauce
Main Course
Adobo Risotto
koshihikari rice, fungi jon mushrooms, vinegar, soy sauce, coconut milk
Sizzling Sisig
Creekstone pork belly, red onion, black garlic aioli, hibiscus, poached egg, garlic rice
Crab Fat Shrimp + Laing
Cape Canaveral white shrimp, frog song collard greens, coconut cream, bagoong, pickled jalapeño, garlic rice
Dessert
Kalamansi Pie
matcha powder, coco whip, strawberry hibiscus gel
Ube Flan
pinoy style egg yolk flan, seasonal fruit
Cassava Cake
banana coconut caramel, coconut whip cream
Nami ($60)
Appetizers
Nami Nuggets
kimchi
Tuna Crudo
sesame crust, yuzu
Spicy Hamachi Maki
crispy ginger
Main Course
Robata Salmon
red ponzu, gem lettuce
Crispy Pork Katsu
apple, cabbage
Lamb Chops
green miso
Dessert
Dojima Roll
vanilla cake, tropical fruits
Panna Cotta
meringue, lychee, red berries
Hot Chocolate Fondant
matcha, kura goma
Otto’s High Dive ($40)
Appetizers
Smoked Fish Dip
Florida caught fish, house pickles, Cuban crackers
Ceviche
tuna, avocado, watermelon, leche de tigre, mustard seed, basil-chili oil, mezcal
Squash Burrata
coffee spiced kabocha squash, roasted beets, frisée, burrata, spiced pepitas, honey vinaigrette
Main Course
Ropa Vieja
braised short rib, ropa vieja sauce, white rice, black beans, Cuban bread
Mojo Chicken
roasted chicken, braised onion, chimichurri, white rice, black beans, Cuban bread
Lechon Asado
roasted pork, chimichurri, wine rice, black beans, Cuban bread
Dessert
Florida Orange Tres Leches
fluffy sponge cake soaked in a Florida orange cream mixture
Flan Duo
mixture of traditional flan and a chocolate flan
Rum Cake
brown butter, toasted coconut, key lime curd, overproof rum
The Pinery ($40)
Appetizers
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
cucumber, serrano pepper, avocado
Broiled Blue Crab Dip
blue crab, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, panko parmesan crumble, green onion
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos
Napa cabbage and apple slaw, datil pepper barbeque sauce
Main Course
Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto
shaved black truffle, wild mushrooms, prosecco
Chicken and Alligator Linguine
pan fried breaded chicken cutlet, alligator andouille sausage, spinach, peppers, gruyere
Shrimp and Clam Perloo
marinated shrimp, middle neck clams, andouille sausage, stewed tomatoes, rice, datil pepper
Dessert
Brown Butter Cake
fresh berries, chantilly cream, powdered sugar
Chocolate Brownie S'More
chocolate brownie, graham cracker, toasted marshmallow
Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding
brioche, candied pineapple, butter rum sauce
Ravello ($60)
Appetizers
Carpaccio Di Manzo
beef tenderloin, grilled artichokes, pecorino sardo, agrumato
Caponata di Melanzane con Burrata e Crostini
Sicilian caponata, burrata cheese, mint oil
Gamberi Origanati
shrimp, cantaloupe melon, spinach, calabrian chili lemon vinaigrette
Main Course
Agnello Scottato Alle Erb
lamb loin, farro verde, jus
Polletto alla Griglia
grilled chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, charred broccolini, chicken jus
Branzino e Salsa Verde
whole pan seared branzino, swiss chard piedmonte salsa verde, sautéed haricot verts, cipollini onions
Dessert
Cannoli Classico
orange blossom ricotta cream, chocolate caramel spread
Torta Caprese al Limone
raspberry gel, lemon mascarpone cream
Pistachio Affogato
umbria espresso, Sicilian pistachio gelato
The Ravenous Pig ($40)
Appetizers
Gatherer Salad
baby greens, avocado, pickled beets, radish, goat cheese, walnut granola, herb vinaigrette
Pork Belly
jerk rub, ginger aioli, ginger-carrot slaw
Mushroom & Gruyere Beignets
truffle aioli, pecorino
Main Course
Steak Frites
porcini marinated steak, truffle fries, garlic aioli, bordelais
Tagliatelle Alfredo
duck confit, sundried tomato, sage, pine nuts
Red Snapper
charred fennel-tomato ragu, anise broth, shaved fennel salad
Dessert
Caramelized Honey Semifreddo
peach, rye streusel, crème anglaise
Dark Chocolate Tart
cherry, cocao nib, toasted cashew ice cream
Artisanal Cheese Selection
with seasonal accompaniments
Sushi Saint ($40)
Appetizers
Shishito Peppers
blistered peppers in truffle ponzu with bonito flakes
Sichuan Cucumbers
Persian cucumbers in a honey chili garlic glaze with lime
Japanese Elote
crispy fried corn topped with a rich black garlic aioli, cotija cheese, togarashi and lime
Tako Hush Puppies
crispy fried octopus made into a soft yet crunchy ball with black garlic aioli, bonito flakes, togarashi, scallions
Main Course
Choose 3 temakis:
King Salmon Lime Miso Temaki – king salmon, lime miso, cilantro, serrano
King Salmon Truffle Aioli Temaki – king salmon, truffle aioli, micro cilantro
Crab Temaki
crab, miso butter aioli, cucumber
Spicy Tuna Temaki
spicy tuna, avocado, crunch
Bluefin Temaki
bluefin, scallions, black garlic aioli, fried shallots
Hamachi Temaki
hamachi, wasabi aioli, cilantro, pickled daikon
Unagi Temaki
unagi, avocado, truffle aioli, tempura
Tuna Temaki
tuna, scallions, wasabi
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream
choice of: matcha, mango or strawberry
Mochi Ice Cream with Macerated Berries
mochi ice cream served with seasonal macerated berries
Mochi Ice Cream with Fresh Fruit
mochi ice cream served with fresh fruit
Z Asian – Vietnamese Kitchen ($40)
Appetizers
Crispy Tofu Mango Salad
fresh mango, pan-fried tofu, herbs, tossed in house chili soy sauce, topped with peanut, fried shallots, and chili sauce
Salt & Pepper Shrimp
crispy jumbo head on shrimp skewers in salt and pepper butter house sauce; served with our signature house jalapeño green dipping sauce (5pcs)
Ube Fries
indulge in our crispy Japanese sweet purple potato fries, made from nutrient-rich purple sweet potato offering a delightful balance of crunch and tenderness; served with house sauce
Crispy Quails
pan-seared marinated quails, topped with toasted garlic (3pcs)
Main Course
Vietnamese Beef Shank Stew
an aromatic stew made with tender beef shank, lemongrass, and herbs, simmered with onion and carrot; served with rice noodles and garnished with green onion, onion, and cilantro
Grilled Ribeye Rice Plate
grilled marinated ribeye in house lemongrass sauce; served with jasmine rice, cucumber, lettuce, and a spicy dipping sauce
Saigon Lobster Red Curry
a rich and aromatic curry infused with the warmth of red chili, the creaminess of coconut milk, and spices; lobster tail, fresh vegetables, king oyster mushroom, onion, bell pepper, and basil; served with jasmine rice
Dessert
Mango Mousse Cake
indulge in our decadent mango mouse cake, featuring layers of moist cake infused with mango, topped with a light and airy mousse, and topped with whipped cream
Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake
luxurious Belgian chocolate cake filled with light and airy chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream
CHÈ BA MÀU
a traditional Vietnamese dessert featuring three vibrant colors and flavors: creamy mung bean, sweet red bean, and refreshing green jelly, all served in a sweet coconut milk; topped with crushed peanut
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